Curriculum

Ark Globe Academy Sixth Form offers Level three qualifications as either A Levels or Professional Pathways with a BTEC Extended Diploma.
All sixth form students are full time, and are working towards Level 3 qualifications that will enable them to progress either to Higher Education, higher level apprenticeships (including degree apprenticeships) or school leaver training programmes with larger employers.
If required, students are being supported to achieve a Level 4 in GCSE English or Maths alongside their core Level 3 study programme.
Our students are offered a wide range of non-qualification activity to support their progression – all students have a personal tutor, have timetabled enrichment, work readiness and assemblies.
Pathways at Ark Globe Sixth Form
5 or more GCSEs at grade 5-9 including English and Maths | 5 or more GCSEs grade 4 or above | fewer than 5 gcses grade 4 or above. |
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A Levels – chosen carefully to reflect interest, university and career. Please see entrance requirements for specific A levels. | BTEC- Dependent on subject choice and grades, A levels may also be suitable. | Support and guiance in getting into alternative provision including local colleges. |
For Maths, Physics and Computing, Level 7 is required at GCSE. For Chemistry and Biology, Level 6 is required with a Level 5 in English and a Level 6 in Maths. In Economics, a Level 6 is required in Maths.
Courses Offered
A Levels: Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Economics, English Literature, Computing, Media Studies, Government and Politics.
Professional Pathway: Available in Business and Sport. Please see Ark's Professional Pathways page for more information regarding this option.
Report on How We Meet 16 to 19 Study Programme Requirements
Planned hours – qualification hours | Planned hours non- contact time | |
A Level | 190 | 190 |
A Level | 190 | 190 |
A Level | 190 | 190 |
Work Experience | 40 | |
Preparation for Higher Education (HE) | 76 | |
Pastoral Support | 125 | |
Total | 811 | 570 |
Planned hours – qualification hours | Planned hours non- contact time | |
BTEC | 570 | 570 |
Work Experience | 40 | |
Preparation for Higher Education (HE) | 76 | |
Pastoral Support | 125 | |
Total | 811 | 570 |